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Burnley v Manchester City: Three to face charges over disorder at match

Three men are to face charges over "unacceptable behaviour" at the opening match of the Premier League season.

Lancashire Police said the game between Burnley and Manchester City on 11 August saw a supporter run on the pitch, an item being thrown which hit a player and a steward being assaulted.

It said the men, aged 18, 20 and 30, had now been charged or summonsed.

Supt Andrea Barrow said "genuine fans will have been appalled" by what happened at Turf Moor.

The force said the action followed inquiries by officers and Burnley after the game, which City won 3-0.